MI: Advocates want more resources to boost inclusion of special education students

by kids1stadvocac | Mar 24, 2026 | State

Spartan Newsroom Michigan spends about $2.8 billion annually on special education, yet outcomes for students with disabilities remain uneven and among the lowest in the nation, according to a recent benchmark report from the Autism Alliance of Michigan. Advocates say...

WI: Vos says he’s open to boosting special education funding as part of plan to spend budget surplus

by kids1stadvocac | Mar 24, 2026 | State

State Affairs Pro Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Assembly Democrats’ $1.3 billion proposal to spend down the state’s surplus “wasn’t serious,” but he was “open to” spending more on special education. Democrats on Monday proposed to increase general school aid by...

N.J. education challenges 2026: What Sherrill must address

by kids1stadvocac | Mar 10, 2026 | State

nj.com Special education advocates also say Sherrill’s administration needs to consider making major changes to how funding is distributed for students with disabilities. The special education portion of the formula sends too much money to some districts and not...

WV: Legislation would change school funding framework, but not for another three years

by kids1stadvocac | Mar 10, 2026 | State

WV MetroNews The House of Delegates will consider legislation that will change funding for local school systems, although it wouldn’t kick in until three years from now. “I support this bill, and I will continue to support this bill,” said Delegate Clay Riley, vice...

President’s Budget Request Anticipated Week of March 30

by kids1stadvocac | Mar 10, 2026 | Federal

The release of the President’s budget request to Congress for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 is anticipated sometime during the week of March 30. The President’s budget request is typically released in early February, but is delayed this year because of the furlough during...